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04-29-2015, 09:38 AM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Essential RV repair items.
Stuff happens when traveling and it usually happens miles from a proper repair shop. There are several items that are must haves.
1. Duct tape! If duct tape can't fix it nothing can. 
2. Electricians tape.
3. Locktite. I use the blue.
4. Teflon Tape. The equivalent of duct tape only for hose fittings.
5. Hose clamps.
6. Antifreeze.
And last, but not least a simple tool kit. I also carry a Leatherman. Simple items that can save your bacon if you are mechanically inlined.
For those that don't know the first thing about a tool, or duct tape there's always AAA RV Plus, or Coach net. I carry both for those "I just can't handle it" emergencies.
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04-29-2015, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Don't forget zip ties!! 
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Chasing 70 (degrees F) in a 2004 Travel Supreme MH, 2015 Jeep Wrangler, mountain bikes, hiking boots and swim shorts.
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04-29-2015, 09:55 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,891
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Credit card, Auto Club Card, cel phone.
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Gordon and Janet
Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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04-29-2015, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 370
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Mobile access to iRV2 and other internet resources.
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2003 Itasca Sunrise 32v F53
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04-29-2015, 10:48 AM
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Registered User
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 7,114
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Old belts and hoses, When I change them, I always carry the old one with me as a spare.
Spark plugs
Ignition coil
U joint
Tools ( don;t forget breaker bar )
jack
1 gallon air compressor
duct tape
hose clamps
assorted wire
5 gallon gas can
oil
tranny fluid
axle grease
assortment of nuts, bolts, washers, cotter pins, etc (the junk box)
Over the years, I find I'm helping someone else who's broke down, as Mine will never break with all the stuff I carry. 
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04-29-2015, 01:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 459
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Nobody has mentioned soft iron wire. aka mechanic's wire, bailing wire, Re-bar wire. It is really good for tying up things that are too hot or need more strength than zip-ties.
Matt
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A lifelong waterman and his bride going dry places for as long as the fuel money lasts.
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04-29-2015, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,669
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Broke the latch holder on one of my basement storage doors. Luckily I had two self tapping sheet metal screws and my drill/ driver
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2023 Airstream Flying Cloud BH 30'
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04-29-2015, 01:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
Posts: 31,486
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Multi-meter; for those electrical gremlins, that just won't go away.
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2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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04-29-2015, 06:43 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 14,603
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I keep a small tool box with a variety of nut/bolts/screws, fuses & electrical connectors, and spare latches for doors/drawers.
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2002 Monaco Windsor 38 PKD Cummins ISC 350 8.3L
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/5.7 Hemi
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04-29-2015, 06:52 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Lake Norman, NC
Posts: 235
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Yellow micro towels, tarp, bar, socket set's, electrical box (meter, strippers, connectors, wire ties, spool wire 12-14), oil filter, air filter and some replacement fluids for all fluids. Way more than I should.
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04-29-2015, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
Posts: 198
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I only thought I was prepared! I have no Duct tape!! I never leave home without tools, multi-meter, etc. I have had to change oil in Walmart parking lots and at road side pick- nic areas. I try to anticipate what I need.
Being new to this RV (couple of years) scene, was just wondering if there is any type "signal," or method to alert my fellow rv's if you are broke down and need some type assisstance if passer-bys are able to?
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04-30-2015, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,891
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Quote:
Originally Posted by winnbrave1
I only thought I was prepared! I have no Duct tape!! I never leave home without tools, multi-meter, etc. I have had to change oil in Walmart parking lots and at road side pick- nic areas. I try to anticipate what I need.
Being new to this RV (couple of years) scene, was just wondering if there is any type "signal," or method to alert my fellow rv's if you are broke down and need some type assisstance if passer-bys are able to?
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What would cause to to have to change oil in a Walmart or picnic parking area? That would be the most uncomfortable place to change oil.
Hope you are not dumping the used oil down the storm drains.
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Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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04-30-2015, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member
Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pacific Coast, Washington State
Posts: 469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by winnbrave1
I only thought I was prepared! I have no Duct tape!! I never leave home without tools, multi-meter, etc. I have had to change oil in Walmart parking lots and at road side pick- nic areas. I try to anticipate what I need.
Being new to this RV (couple of years) scene, was just wondering if there is any type "signal," or method to alert my fellow rv's if you are broke down and need some type assisstance if passer-bys are able to?
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Get some truckers warning triangles if you don't already have them. That's plenty of notice thet yer broke...
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04-30-2015, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: On the Road
Posts: 1,608
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You can get the triangles at Harbor Freight, Northern Tool etc cheap. I've now moved up from duct tape to gorilla tape-it stays stuck.
2005 Country Coach Inspire, C9 CAT
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